| Dreaming |
Term used to refer to the concept, which underpins all beliefs and practices in Aboriginal communities. The Dreaming is inextricably linked to the land and determines all relationships and responsibilities for Aboriginal people. |
| Metatemporal |
A concept which incorporates the past, present and future reality as a complete and present reality. |
| Sacred sites |
Certain parts of the land, which have special significance for certain Aboriginal groups, as it is believed that different aspects of the Dreaming story took place at the site. |
| Totem |
They are the embodiment of each individual in his or her primordial state, and hence represents an individual’s contact with the Dreaming. |
